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sutra.

A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsuːtɹə/
  1. A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

  2. A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.

    Hinduism
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Sanskrit सूत्र (sū́tra, “thread, yarn, string; rule”). Doublet of sutta; more distantly related to sew and suture.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.